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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T540 HWNMOT history

T540 HWN is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 4 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Jun 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 170,651 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jun 2023
Mileage
170,651 mi
At MOT on 17 May 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T540 HWN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
17 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T540 HWN was last recorded at 170,651 miles on 17 May 2022, 2,875 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,776 miles · 10 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
2,875 miles
Average per year
5,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 170,651 miles
  • 2021 – 167,776 miles
  • 2020 – 165,830 miles
  • 2019 – 162,095 miles
  • 2018 – 157,428 miles
  • 2017 – 152,403 miles
  • 2016 – 146,332 miles
  • 2015 – 139,965 miles
  • 2014 – 135,982 miles
  • 2013 – 130,775 miles
  • 2012 – 125,778 miles
  • 2011 – 120,000 miles
  • 2010 – 113,766 miles
  • 2009 – 107,122 miles
  • 2008 – 99,290 miles
  • 2007 – 91,990 miles
  • 2006 – 84,730 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,651 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,651 miles (+2,875)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    170,651 miles
    Test number
    265432774936
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass167,776 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    167,776 miles
    Test number
    864300210097
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail167,776 miles (+1,946)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,776 miles
    Test number
    265488328705
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass165,830 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    165,830 miles
    Test number
    453128479135
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail165,829 miles (+3,734)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,829 miles
    Test number
    208761660965
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass162,095 miles (+4,667)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    162,095 miles
    Test number
    297105641805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass157,428 miles (+5,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    157,428 miles
    Test number
    293912456775
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

  8. Pass152,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    152,403 miles
    Test number
    541382272611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail152,402 miles (+6,070)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,402 miles
    Test number
    142292819857
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhuast (7.1.2)

  10. Pass146,332 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    146,332 miles
    Test number
    651916508573
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  11. Fail146,332 miles (+6,367)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,332 miles
    Test number
    387558738987
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass139,965 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    139,965 miles
    Test number
    449209145158
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail139,963 miles (+3,981)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,963 miles
    Test number
    105707645191
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSump plug leaking

  14. Pass135,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    135,982 miles
    Test number
    698586754136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail135,981 miles (+5,206)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,981 miles
    Test number
    158746254181
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Fail130,775 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,775 miles
    Test number
    576751363135
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass130,775 miles (+4,997)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    130,775 miles
    Test number
    819601063154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass125,778 miles (+5,778)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    125,778 miles
    Test number
    226509352448
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteLight edge feathering both front tyres

  19. Pass120,000 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    120,000 miles
    Test number
    648998651147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth Front tyres light feathering on inner edges
    • NoteN/S/R tyre Tread unevenly worn on inner edge

  20. Fail120,000 miles (+6,234)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,000 miles
    Test number
    269458851499
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth Front tyres light feathering on inner edges
    • NoteN/S/R tyre Tread unevenly worn on inner edge

  21. Pass113,766 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    113,766 miles
    Test number
    131552450125
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteN/S/R Tyre uneven wear inner edge

  22. Fail113,766 miles (+6,644)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,766 miles
    Test number
    801282550159
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteN/S/R Tyre uneven wear inner edge

  23. Pass107,122 miles (+7,832)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    107,122 miles
    Test number
    493001869154
    • NoteUneven tread wear on N/S/R tyre

  24. Pass99,290 miles (+7,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    99,290 miles
    Test number
    584933968133
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail91,990 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,990 miles
    Test number
    214458257189
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass91,990 miles (+7,260)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    91,990 miles
    Test number
    283498957410
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass84,730 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    84,730 miles
    Test number
    332100166165
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/s/f wiper started too split on ends

Questions about T540 HWN

Does T540 HWN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T540 HWN expired on 13 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T540 HWN?
The MOT on T540 HWN expired on 13 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T540 HWN done?
T540 HWN was recorded at 170,651 miles at its MOT on 17 May 2022, an average of 5,391 miles a year.
Has T540 HWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T540 HWN has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on T540 HWN ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T540 HWN find?
T540 HWN passed its latest MOT on 17 May 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 2 more.

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